[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 759 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 29, 2004.
Whereas children represent the Nation's future and numerous individuals and
organizations across the United States devote precious time, energy, and
resources to enrich that future by helping children advance their hopes
and dreams and to realize their aspirations;
Whereas it is in the public interest to increase awareness of children's special
needs and the demonstrably effective efforts of those making a real
difference in children's lives, which in turn and over time will serve
to strengthen the social fabric of our country;
Whereas the Festival of Children Foundation has been established in southern
California (1) to showcase those non-profit groups performing exemplary
works, so that they may through increased exposure secure and sustain
the volunteer, leadership, and financial support necessary to be
successful, (2) to provide a free resource to such groups so that they
might more easily leverage scarce resources through creative,
collaborative efforts to serve their shared constituencies for the
betterment of the community at large, and (3) to provide a free and
effective platform to facilitate such groups sharing lessons learned in
bringing a results orientation to community mobilization, strategic
planning, and overall best practices;
Whereas during the last two years more than 100 non-profit groups in southern
California have benefited enormously from exposure they could not
otherwise have received but for the Festival of Children Foundation,
principally through programs and activities at partner organizations
such as retail, commercial, and cultural centers;
Whereas September is a time, as children return to school, that families and the
Nation as a whole are especially mindful of children and their special
needs and opportunities; and
Whereas in September 2004 the Festival of Children Foundation, working with its
partners, has invited 50 agencies and organizations that serve children
throughout southern California to have a month of high profile exhibits
along with another 50 such groups to participate in other programs and
activities as part the Foundation's ongoing mission: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends the Festival of
Children Foundation of southern California--
(1) for its outstanding efforts on behalf of children; and
(2) for the difference that it is making in the communities in which
it is active and in the lives of children.
Attest:
Clerk.